DiarioSport says during talks between Rijkaard and Barca over his present contract, it was agreed the Dutchman could leave the Nou Camp for no compensation fee - if he gave the club six months' notice.
The situation will suit Abramovich, who Dutch sources say wants to bring Rijkaard to Stamford Bridge at the end of this season.
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